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甘肃省一月份高考诊断考试·英语
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to study
A. Painting. B. Law. C. Music.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Ordering lunch. B. Returning a wallet. C. Inviting the man to see a film.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In the school. B. In the theater. C. In the gym.
4. When will dinner be prepared
A. At 6: 00 p. m. B. At 6: 30p. m. C. At 7: 30 p. m.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The woman's living place.
B. Their likes and dislikes.
C. Scenic mountains and kind neighbors.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is Charles so tired
A. He has been playing games. B. He has been doing housework.
C. He has been surfing the Internet.
7. How did Charles feel about the chat room
A. It was so unexpected. B. It was very instructive. C. It was truly interesting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does Lydia think of her new job
A. Better than the last one. B. A bit dissatisfying. C. Rather challenging.
9. What did Lydia's company offer to her
A. An attractive car. B. An apartment near her office.
C. A post in the sales department.
10. Where will Lydia spend holidays
A. In London. B. In Tokyo. C. In Rome.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is David
A. A high school student. B. A college freshman. C. A college graduate.
12. What does the woman say about David's English
A. It has a long way to go. B. It is pretty good. C. It has improved a lot.
13. What is David going to do next year
A. Eat more at home. B. Do a part-time job. C. Win a scholarship.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What produces all the energy in BedZED
A. Special boards. B. The British climate. C. The roofs of the buildings.
15. What contributes to the energy-saving BedZED
A. The natural environment. B. Shared work stations. C. Back gardens.
16. What does the man like about BedZED
A. The green lifestyle. B. The parking space. C. The public transportation.
17. How will Molly go home
A. By underground. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What problem did the senior citizens have
A. They got trapped in the fallen trees. B. They were stuck in the wheelchairs.
C. Fallen leaves blocked their walking paths.
19. Who called on the volunteers to help the senior citizens
A. Jay Garrett. B. Barry. C. Wally, West.
20. How did the children deal with the leaves
A. They sent them to the landfill.
B. They took them to the farm.
C. They used them to grow crops.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Everyone has got a plan, a goal, a target that we all want to achieve. However, for many reasons we pause to take a sigh, and most times we don't do anything about them anymore. So how can you set goals properly
Reading some good books about setting goals is a great place to start. These books should push you ahead of the rest, and importantly, to make you attain your set goals.
Creating Your Best Life
Written by Caroline Miller, MAPP, she takes the standard SMART formula for goal setting and goes beyond that approach. She makes a point of giving you specific exercises while also sharing related stories. It's a great book to consider as we connect better with stories and can find more motivation to set goals in the manner that Miller outlines in her book.
The Magic of Thinking Big
“You are what you think you are,” writes David J. Schwartz, PhD in The Magic of Thinking Big. Exceeding your goals is possible when you believe in yourself. Get over the fear of failure and use the power of a positive attitude to achieve big things.
The Book of Mistakes
Skip Prichard is a wonderful storyteller and weaves that skill into this book. This book takes a figurative person who discovers nine mistakes that highly successful people never make.
Goals!
Author of dozens of books on personal development, Brian Tracy explains the 12 steps necessary to accomplish goals both large and small. The author emphasizes self-discipline and persistence and two keys to achieving your goals.
21. What's an advantage of the books in the text
A. They stop you complaining of facts. B. They identify the reasons for a pause.
C. They help you achieve your set targets. D. They push you to design a grand project.
722. Which book stresses the importance of self-confidence
A. Goals! B. The Magic of Thinking Big.
C. The Book of Mistakes. D. Creating Your Best Life.
23. Who introduces the detailed process of achieving goals
A. Brian Tracy. B. Caroline Miller.
C. Skip Prichard. D. David J. Schwartz, PhD.
B
After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders（滑翔伞运动员）launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth. “Some day I'd love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth.
But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn't know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. "He was not so keen on heights as I was, she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take flight and land.
Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a paraglider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paraglide when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2, 000 for a local charity.
Before leaving Interlaken after her second flight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for paragliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you're fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90.
Thompson grew up living above her parents' shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diploma in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils. “Over the years I've had so many that I'm teaching their children now.”
Is she scared of getting older “Fear No. People say: ‘Isn't getting old awful ’ I say: ‘No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do. ’ ” “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn't bother me at all. When it's your time, it's your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added.
24. What can we know about Thompson from the first two paragraphs
A. She appreciated being alone. B. She was crazy about paragliding.
C. She often worked overtime. D. She didn't fit in with her husband.
25. Which of the following best describes Thompson
A. Courageous and optimistic. B. Sensitive and open-minded.
C. Romantic and cautious. D. Considerate and humorous.
26. Why does the author mention Thompson's words in the last paragraph
A. To compare different old people. B. To inspire people to care for the old.
C. To show getting old isn't so unpleasant. D. To erase doubts about old people's health.
27. What can we learn from Thompson's story
A. Aging makes a difference. B. Time and tide wait for no man.
C. Rome wasn't built in a day. D. It's never too late to fulfill a dream.
C
Old dogs may not have an easy time learning new tricks, but it's not a problem for cockatoos（凤头鹦鹉）. In fact, researchers believe they teach one another. In Sydney, Australia, these birds have learned to lift the lids of rubbish bins. Then they can enjoy the treats inside. At first only birds in a few suburbs of Sydney could do the trick. But nearly two years later, the technique had spread to birds in 44 suburbs. Cockatoos proved to be smart birds and good learners.
Cockatoos are some of the most fascinating birds in the world. Members of the parrot family, they live in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. Their striking good looks, intelligence and social nature make them popular pets.
One of the most distinctive features of cockatoos is the crest （羽冠）of feathers on their heads. The birds can raise or lower these feathers at will. If it is excited or scared, a cockatoo will raise its crest to show its emotions.
Cockatoos have powerful beaks （喙）that they use to open seeds and nuts—or rubbish bin lids. They are also versed in using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of tree bark. Others use small stones to crack open hard-shelled nuts.
Cockatoos are also very social. In the wild, they form, large flocks, of up to several hundred individuals. They make different sounds to communicate with one another. They engage in playful behaviours such as dancing and cleaning each other's feathers.
As pets, the birds can form strong bonds with their owners and be entertaining companions. But cockatoos can be challenging pets to keep. They require a lot of attention and social interaction. If they don't get it, they can become bored and destroy things. Cockatoos live long lives—around 70 years—making keeping one a serious responsibility.
Rather than committing to caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. Who knows what trick they will learn next!
28. What is Paragraph 1 aimed at
A. Clarifying the weakness of old dogs. B. Explaining the techniques of cockatoos.
C. Introducing a study in Sydney, Australia. D. Confirming the intelligence of cockatoos.
29. What does the underlined word “versed” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Skillful. B. Inexperienced. C. Interested. D. Hard-working.
30. What is the author's attitude to keeping a cockatoo at home
A. Optimistic. B. Disapproving. C. Indifferent. D. Unclear.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Pets—Trick or Treat B. Cockatoos—Beauty and Brains
C. Pets—Dogs or Cockatoos D. Cockatoos—Social but Shy
D
Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to make up for the loss of sight, or a stroke, for example, say scientists from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University.
Writing in eLife, Professors Tamar Makin （Cambridge）and John Krakauer （Johns Hopkins）argue that the belief that the brain, in response to injury or deficit, can reorganise itself and repurpose particular regions for new functions, is fundamentally incorrect-despite being commonly cited in scientific textbooks. Instead, they argue that what is occurring is merely the brain being trained to use already existing but possible abilities.
In their article, Makin and Krakauer look at ten pioneering studies that aim to show the brain's ability to reorganise. They argue, however, that while the studies do indeed show the brain's ability to adapt to change, it is not creating new functions in previously unrelated areas—instead it's using possible capacities that have been present since birth.
Examining other studies, Makin and Krakauer found no convincing evidence that the visual cortex（大脑皮层）of individuals that were born blind or the uninjured cortex of stroke survivors ever developed a novel functional ability that did not otherwise exist.
Understanding the true nature and limits of brain plasticity （可塑性）is crucial, both for setting realistic expectations for patients and for guiding clinical practitioners（从业人员）in their reconstructive approaches, they argue. Makin added: “This learning process is a proof of the brain's remarkable—but limited—capacity for plasticity. There are no shortcuts or fast tracks in this journey. The idea of quickly unlocking hidden brain potentials or tapping into vast unused reserves is more wishful thinking than reality. It's a slow, gradual journey, demanding persistent effort and practice. Recognising this helps us appreciate the hard work behind every story of recovery and adapt our strategies accordingly.”
“So many times, the brain's ability to rewire has been described as ‘miraculous’—but we're scientists, we don't believe in magic. These amazing behaviours that we see are rooted in hard work, repetition and training, not the magical reassignment of the brain's resources.” They said.
32. What is a common misunderstanding of the brain's function
A. The brain can be trained. B. The brain can compensate-blindness.
C. The brain can rewire itself. D. The brain can react to sudden diseases.
33. Why are the related studies mentioned in the text
A. To tell the limits of brain plasticity. B. To analyze the structure of the brain.
C. To find productive research methods. D. To explore the new functions of the brain.
34. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The realistic expectations for patients. B. Supporting evidence for the research results.
C. Further explanations of the medical strategies. D. The medical significance of the new finding.
35. What will Makin and Krakauer suggest people do
A. Make the impossible possible. B. Reassign the brain's resources flexibly.
C. Try to develop the brain's possible ability. D. Use the magic to accomplish difficult tasks.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it's more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 36 Here's how to master the art of small talk.
The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 37
Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 38 Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person's communication style.
Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 39 Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection.
At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity （真实性）of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 40 In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions.
A. Instead, let your true self shine through.
B. Some accessible topics are great for small talk.
C. Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker.
D. Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.
E. The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.
F. Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.
G. By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can't go there,” the innkeeper 41 me. “The viewing platform has been closed due to 42 that too many visitors could cause geological damage.”
Despite our disappointment, we 43 an alternative: a seven-hour hike through the “funnel forest”. Initially, we were 44 to run the risk. However, I had 45 the tourism motto in the nature reserve: “If you don't do it now, you won't do it in your lifetime.” Three of our group 46 decided to venture into the forest. The innkeeper responded with a knowing 47 : “Great. Bear Grylls went there.”
The next morning, we set off with a local 48 . Rain came and went three times, and before I actually 49 to climb over the first mountain, I had already got wet to the skin. I was a walking 50 of mud and water.
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the 51 . Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground. Every log or rock in front of us was a physical 52 . “One can never reach those places without strong willpower,” I murmured, reciting that millennium-old 53 , over and over again.
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our 54 . Thinking of them leading to an unknown world, I began to 55 the road that I can control even more.
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
41. A. answered B. told C. followed D. favored
42. A. news B. matters C. concerns D. conclusions
43. A. worked out B. took in C. set down D. ruled out
44. A. unwilling B. surprised C. calm D. inspired
45. A. forgotten B. promoted C. interpreted D. noticed
46. A. shortly B. lately C. eventually D. suddenly
47. A. taste B. tone C. smile D. sigh
48. A. botanist B. keeper C. farmer D. guide
49. A. managed B. decided C. planned D. agreed
50. A. visitor B. mixture C. log D. stranger
51. A. eagerness B. mood C. humor D. pity
52. A. contact B. energy C. activity D. challenge
53. A. prediction B. line C. deal D. secret
54. A. route B. landmark C. platform D. rock
55. A. guarantee B. ignore C. doubt D. appreciate
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Birds have been closely related to big harvests in the culture of the Miao ethnic group. The Miao people have loved birds for generations. That's 56 people see delicate birdcages hanging in front of many households in the Miao villages.
57 （locate）in the northeast of Danzhai county, Guizhou Province, Kala village is famous for its time-honored cage-weaving craft, which 58 （date）back over 400 years. In 2009, it 59 （list）as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Guizhou.
Kala birdcages are famous for their remarkable firmness. Each cage is 60 （careful）crafted from the strong moso bamboo and the flexible water bamboo. The former provides hardness, while the latter contributes resilience （韧性）resulting 61 a cage that is durable.
With the growing 62 （aware）of wildlife protection, the population of people who hunt and raise birds has been decreasing, so has been the need for birdcages. Wang Qiu, a 35-year-old inheritor, decided to combine closely art with everyday life, 63 （meet）the needs of a broader range of consumers. Wang designs and makes everyday items, from bookshelves and lampshades to graceful earrings in 64 shape of Kala birdcages. As a member of the younger generation, Wang Qiu injects vigor（活力）into the centuries-old craft. She hopes more people learn about the fascinating skills of Kala village 65 the splendid culture of the Miao people.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外教老师Peter为了提高英语课堂效率，准备组织一些课堂活动，正在向同学们征集建议。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 列举课堂存在的问题；2. 建议有效的课堂活动并说明理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in high school, there was nothing I loved more than going bowling—and no place I'd rather be than Al's Kingpin Lanes. That place was great: Friday 5-dollar foot-long hot dogs with all the toppings, old arcade （拱廊）cabinets in the back that had classics like Galaga, and always playing 1940s jazz and 1950s rockabilly music. I got so obsessed with bowling that I even managed to convince my high school to start a varsity （校队）and junior varsity bowling sports club.
During my high school years, from freshman to junior year, starting and leading my school's bowling club really helped me to come out of my shell. As time went on, our varsity team began winning local and even state tournaments. Soon enough, our school was getting bowling trophies（奖杯）to go alongside the trophies for more traditional sports like swimming and track and field. These victories not only boosted my popularity but also allowed me to form meaningful connections along the way! Life was great back then.
Still, the bowling memory that really stuck out to me was when I met Leroy. Although Leroy happened to go to the same high school as I did, we didn't really cross paths that much. I was already a junior by then, and as I found out later, he was still a young freshman. The strange thing about it, though, was how he would always hang out in the back, nervously watching everyone else play. Despite his regular presence, he seemed too nervous and shy to play or even talk with others.
Then, one evening while I was out with my friends at Kingpin Lanes, something remarkable happened. I witnessed Leroy actually picking up a bowling ball for the first time. His shoes were untied, he struggled to lift even the lightest ball up, and with each throw, the ball ended up in the gutter lane（边沟）, resulting in straight zeroes across the board.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That's when I finally made my way over to say hi to Leroy. ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
And that was the beginning of our friendship. ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
甘肃省一月份高考诊断考试·英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1～5 ABACA 6～10 CCBBC 11～15 BCBAB 16-20 AACBB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
[A] 语篇解读：主题：人与自我。话题：目标的设定与达成。本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本关于目标设定与达成的书籍。
21. 选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “These books should push you ahead of the rest, and importantly, to make you attain your set goals. . ” 可知，本文所介绍的书籍能帮助读者实现自己设定的目标。故选C。
22. 选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中 “Exceeding your goals is possible when you believe in yourself. Get over the fear of failure and use the power of a positive attitude to achieve big things. ” 可知，The Magic of Thinking Big这本书中对个人实现目标的自信心进行了强调。故选B。
23. 选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中 “Brian Tracy explains the 12 steps necessary to accomplish goals both large and small ” 可知，Brian Tracy对目标如何达成进行了详细阐述。故选A。
[B] 语篇解读：主题：人与自我。话题：追逐梦想。本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Thompson一直憧憬着进行滑翔运动，到了80岁她才开始实现梦想。她欣然接受变老，并认为变老给予了她自由做事情的机会。在追逐梦想的路上，她还向慈善事业献出爱心，一位永葆青春的爱心老人的形象在读者心中生动呈现。
24. 选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中 “In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth. ” 和第二段中 “So she continued to watch the gliders take flight and land. ” 可知，Thompson一直痴迷滑翔伞运动。故选B。
25. 选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中 “Although some! people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paraglide when she i turned 85 ” 可知，Thompson在进行滑翔运动时有自由自在的感觉，并且在85岁又进行了第二次滑翔，由此可知，她是一个有勇气的老人。根据文中第四段和第五段可知，Thompson在生活中一直充满正能量，可见她是一个积极乐观的老人。故选A。
26. 选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中 “ ‘Isn't getting old awful ’ I say: ‘No. . . ’ ”可知，作者旨在借用Thompson的话表明变老并非如此糟糕。故选C。
27. 选D 推理判断题。根据本文主要角色Thompson的年龄特征可知，本文旨在传递老年人的生活状态；再结合文章自始至终在谈论Thompson做滑翔运动的梦想可知，从她的故事中我们能学到：追逐梦想任何时候都不晚。故选D。
[C] 语篇解读：主题：人与自然。话题：凤头鹦鹉。本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了凤头鹦鹉外表美丽、内在充满智慧、擅长社交的优点，同时作者建议去野外观赏它们。
28. 选D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句 “Old dogs may not have an easy time learning new tricks, but it's not a problem for cockatoos. ” 和最后一句 “Cockatoos proved to be smart birds and good learners. ” 可知，本段旨在证明凤头鹦鹉很聪明。故选D。
29. 选A 词义猜测题。根据第四段中 “In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of tree bark. Others use small stones to crack open hard-shelled nuts. ” 可知，凤头鹦鹉在野外用棍子把树皮上的昆虫弄出来或者用小石头敲开硬壳坚果，可以推出聪明的凤头鹦鹉擅长利用野外工具觅食。由此可知，画线词意为“熟练的”，与A项词义相近。故选A。
30. 选B 观点态度题。根据第六段中 “But cockatoos can be challenging pets to keep. ” 和最后一段中 “Rather than committing to caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. ” 可知，作者明确了自己的观点：不要把凤头鹦鹉当宠物养，要到野外去观赏它们。故选B。
31. 选B 标题归纳题。本文前两段为主旨段落，第一段旨在说明凤头鹦鹉的聪明好学，第二段表明风头鹦鹉美丽的外表、内在的智慧及爱交际的天性让它们成为受欢迎的宠物。再通读全文可知，本文旨在说明凤头鹦鹉的美丽与智慧，故B项适合作文章标题。
[D] 语篇解读：主题：人与社会。话题：大脑功能。本文是一篇研究类说明文。文章主要介绍了Tamar Makin和John Krakauer教授关于大脑功能的新发现，他们反驳了大脑资源能重新分配的大众观点，提出大脑的潜在功能是现存的和有限的，需要对其进行训练功能才可开发。
32. 选C 细节理解题。根据第一段 “Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself... say scientists from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University. ” 可知，关于大脑功能一个普遍的误解是大脑可以重塑。故选C。
33. 选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中 “... instead it's using possible capacities that have been present since birth. ”和第四段“Examining other studies, Makin and Krakauer found no convincing evidence that the visual cortex. . . ever developed a novel functional ability that did not otherwise exist. ” 可知，大脑的可塑性是有限的；再根据第五段第一句“Understanding the true nature and limits of brain plasticity is crucial. . ” 可以得出，文中提到的研究旨在说明大脑的可塑性是有限的。故选A。
34. 选D 段落大意题。根据第五段中的主题句 “Understanding the true nature and limits of brain plasticity is crucial... they argue ” 可知，本段主要谈论新发现在医疗行业中的现实意义。故选D。
35. 选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “... but we're scientists, we don't believe in magic. These amazing behaviours that we see are rooted in hard work, repetition and training. . . ” 可知，Tamar Makin和John Krakauer不相信魔力，认为要用努力去开发大脑潜在的功能。故选C。
第二节
语篇解读：主题：人与社会。话题：闲聊的艺术。本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了把闲聊变为艺术的四种方法。
36. 选F 上文提到，随着我们的生活与数字时代越来越交织在一起，保持人际关系的火花比以往任何时候都更重要，其中的一个关键部分是闲聊。根据空后的 “Here's how to master the art of small talk. ” 可知，空处应谈及闲聊的作用，故F项承上启下，符合语境。
37. 选G 根据本段的第一句可知，“激发真正的兴趣”是有效闲聊的基石，第二句谈及如何表现出对闲聊的真正兴趣，因此本空应谈及真正对谈话感兴趣所带来的益处，G项中 “authentic curiosity ” 与空前的 “Genuine interest ” 相呼应，故G项承接上文，符合语境。
38. 选E 根据本段第一句可知，本段主要谈及闲聊中“观察的艺术”，空前谈及观察谈话中的非语言信号，空后谈及熟悉这些非语言信号的益处，本空内容应起到承上启下的作用，选项E中 “The signals ” 与空前的 “the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice ” 和空后的 “them ” 相对应，故E项符合语境。
39. 选D 根据本段第一句可知，本段主要谈及闲聊中“倾听的艺术”，空前和空后都陈述了通过倾听构建融洽关系的做法，因此本空内容应与空处前后内容为并列关系，故D项符合语境。
40. 选A 根据本段第一句可知，本段主要谈及“真实参与闲聊的艺术”；空前 “Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. ” 表明要避免刻意树立形象或使用照本宣科回应的诱惑，因此本空应该谈及该怎么做，故A项与上文构成转折关系，符合语境。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
语篇解读：主题：人与自我。话题：探险经历。本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者和同伴在“漏斗森林”探险的经历。在探险的路上，作者多次遇到下雨的糟糕天气，体力不支，看不到终点，心情低落。但当想到不断冒出的水坑和地下河流的入口在通往一个未知的世界时，他开始更加欣赏沿途令人叹为观止的风景。
41. 选B 根据文章首句可知，作者让客栈老板看旅游地Maolan karst cones的精美照片；根据本空前后可知，客栈老板在告知作者此旅游地的相关信息，故B选项切题。
42. 选C 根据空后的 “that too many visitors could cause geological damage ” 可知，太多的游客可能造成地质破坏，此空应表示“担忧”，故C项切题。
43. 选A 根据本空前后可知，作者尽管失望，但是事情有所转机：由此可知，此处应该是想出了可替代的旅游方案：穿越“漏斗森林”的七小时徒步旅行。故A项切题。
44. 选A 根据下文 “However, I had ________ the tourism motto... decided to venture into the forest... ” 可知，作者的旅游团队最终决定去森林探险；由 “However'”一词可知，本空所在句子应为：“我们本不愿意去冒险”，故A项切题。
45. 选D 根据下文 “. . . the tourism motto in the nature reserve: ‘If you don't do it now, you won't do it in your lifetime, ’ ” 可知，自然保护区里面可以看到旅游箴言，本空所在句子应该指作者注意到了此处的旅游箴言，故D项切题。
46. 选C 根据上文语境可知，一开始作者的旅游团队对探秘“漏斗森林”存在为难情绪，此空应指在“旅游箴言”的激励下，作者团队中的三个人终于做出了选择，故C项切题。
47. 选C 根据下文 “Great. Bear Grylls went there. ” 可知，客栈老板赞同作者团队的选择，所以此处应指客栈老板会意一笑，故C项切题。
48. 选D 根据下文 “Our guide, in his50s, behaved like a botanist...” 可知，本空指作者团队在当地向导的带领下出发了，故D项切题。
49. 选A 上文提到作者已经出发旅行，所以此处指作者在成功爬过第一座山前就已经浑身湿透，故A项切题。
50. 选B 根据本段语境可知，作者在森林探险中遇上糟糕的天气，还没爬过一座山时就已经浑身湿透，再根据空后 “mud and water ” 可知，作者浑身都是泥和水，成了水和泥的混合体，故B项切题。
51. 选B 根据空前 “Our guide, in his50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the _______” 可知，导游兴致勃勃，但作者因为坏天气带来的不便而感到心情低落，故B项切题。
52. 选D 根据空前 “Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground. Every log or rock in front of us was a physical _______” 可知，作者每走一步都陷在泥泞的地面中，由此可看出要跨越原木或岩石更是一种体力挑战，故D项切题。
53. 选B 根据空前 “One can never reach those places without strong willpower ” 可知，作者一遍又一遍用千年古语来鼓励自己继续探秘，故B项切题。
54. 选A 根据上文语境可知，作者在向导的引领下探秘“漏斗森林”，因此他们会沿着一定的路线前行，因此本空所在句子应指沿着他们的路线看到的景象，故A项切题。
55. 选D 根据下文 “Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking. ” 可知，作者开始欣赏沿途的美景，故D项切题。
第二节
语篇解读：主题：人与社会。话题：传统工艺。本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了被列为省级非物质文化遗产的苗族笼编工艺。
56. why 考查连接词。上文 “The Miao people have loved birds for generations. ” 与本句在语意上为因果关系；分析句子结构可知，此处为表语从句的连接词，故填why。
57. Located 考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，此处为短语be located in... “位于…”在句首作状语，故填Located。
58. dates 考查时态与主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，此处为定语从句的谓语部分，表示从现在起的追溯，应用一般现在时，且短语 “date back ” 无被动语态；再根据句意可知，此处which代表主句中的craft, 谓语部分应用单数形式，故填dates。
59. was listed考查时态、语态与主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，此处需填谓语动词：根据时间状语 “In 2009”可知，此处应用一般过去时，且 “list ” 与主语 “it ” 之间为被动关系，故填was listed。
60. carefully 考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处修饰句子的谓语部分 “is crafted ”，应用副词形式，故填carefully。
61. in 考查介词。根据句意可知，鸟笼由两种类型的竹子做成，确保其硬度和韧性，结果就编成了耐用的鸟笼。result in意为“结果，导致”，为固定短语，故填in。
62. awareness 考查名词。分析句子结构可知，此处作介词With的宾语，应用名词形式，故填awareness。
63. meeting 考查非谓语动词。分析句意和句子结构可知，此处在句中作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，应用现在分词，故填meeting。
64. the 考查冠词。in the shape of意为“以…形状”，为固定短语，故填the。
65. and 考查连词。根据本句的句子结构和句意可知， “the fascinating skills ” 与 “the splendid culture ” 之间为并列关系，故填and。
第四部分 写作
第一节
参考范文：
Dear Peter,
How are you doing To make our class more productive, I'd like to voice my ideas.
I've noticed that many of us are hesitant to speak up, probably due to fear of making mistakes. To approach this, I strongly recommend organizing group discussions and role-play activities, where the relaxed atmosphere will inspire more active participation and motivate us to speak confidently. Additionally, our vocabulary and grammar exercises could be more engaging. Interactive games, like word puzzles and grammar challenges, would make our learning fun and memorable. Such activities can foster a sense of competition and teamwork, contributing to a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.
Please take my tips into consideration at your convenience. Hopefully, they will be of great help.
Yours,
Li Hua
【分析】
1. 审题立意：要求考生给外教写一封邮件，指出英语课堂存在的问题，建议有效的课堂活动并阐明理由。人称使用第一人称，时态以一般现在时为主。
2. 谋篇布局：首段开门见山引出话题，中间段介绍课堂存在的问题，提出解决问题的课堂活动并阐明理由，最后一段请求考虑建议，表达期望。
3. 关键词句：根据写作要点及构思好的提纲可以初步确定文章可能使用到的词汇、短语和句子有：productive/voice my ideas/be hesitant to speak up/due to/approach/ recommend/motivate us to speak confidently/additionally engaging/fun and memorable/foster a sense of competition and teamwork/contribute to/dynamic and interactive learning environment/take. . . into consideration/at your convenience/, of great help/不定式作目的状语/定语从句/非谓语动词作宾补/非谓语动词作结果状语/祈使句等，通过词汇铺垫，就很容易成文了。文章写完之后要检查文中是否存在拼写或语法错误，并增加一些细节和过渡性的词汇，使全文衔接自然，语义流畅。
第二节
参考范文：
That's when I finally made my way over to say hi to Leroy. Surprised to see me, Leroy nervously cracked a smile and murmured with embarrassment, “I just can't manage the ball. . .” “It's no big deal. Everyone was once a green hand.” I smiled. My encouraging words seeming to ease Leroy's nerves, he opened up to me, talking about his eagerness for bowling despite the frustrating fact that he possessed neither enough courage nor outstanding talent.
His passion for bowling took me to the good old days in my freshman year. “I will accompany you to practice it every Sunday.” I patted him on the shoulder. Amazed and excited, he expressed his heartfelt thanks.
And that was the beginning of our friendship. Since that night, meeting at Kingpin Lanes has become our weekly routine. As time passed, my bond with Leroy strengthened. His bowling skills were dramatically sharpened through consistent efforts, which, in turn, reinforced his confidence and helped him fit in with others in the club. “You light up my sky. We are brothers!” Leroy was always telling me whenever we congratulated him on his victories together. If you ask me why I love bowling more than anything, it's not just for the sport itself but also for its power to boost confidence, its ability to change lives, and the sincere friendships that blossom because of it!
【分析】
1. 故事概述：文章讲述了“我”在高中时期酷爱打保龄球，甚至说服学校建立了一支保龄球队和一个保龄球俱乐部。这项运动帮助“我”更好地融入校园生活，“我”不仅变得更自信和外向，还建立了有意义的友谊。其中，最令“我”印象深刻的是与新生Leroy的相遇。Leroy虽然喜欢保龄球，却因为紧张和害羞从未尝试过。终于，一天晚上Leroy第一次拿起了保龄球，但即使他拿着最轻的球，他的每个球都没有得分。
2. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句“就在那时，我终于走过去和Leroy打招呼了。”可知，第一段可描写“我”对Leroy的鼓励与约定。
②由第二段首句“那是我们友谊的开始。”可知，第二段可写“我”帮助Leroy打保龄球的过程及彼此间的情感呼应。
3. 续写线索：“我”鼓励Leroy相信自己——“我”决定每周帮助Leroy——“我们”一起打球，一起分享生活——Leroy球技进步，找回自信，“我们”结下友谊——“我”更加热爱保龄球运动
听力材料：
Text 1
M: My parents want me to study law, but I have a dream of being a painter.
W: Well, my parents allow me to study music.
Text 2
W: Excuse me, sir. Is this your wallet You left it by your seat when you had lunch.
M: Oh, thank you so much. I am so forgetful. I dropped it off at the cinema last week. Luckily, I got it back.
Text 3
M: I've got two more classes today. I'll call you after classes.
W: Cool! I have to go to the gym out of school anyway, so let's just meet at the biggest movie theater of our city.
M: Cool. See you there!
Text 4
W: What time is it The clock in the kitchen has stopped.
M: It's 6: 30. I just have to go out to the shop before it closes. I need some batteries.
W: Well, don't be long. Dinner will be ready in exactly an hour.
Text 5
M: What do you like about the area where you live
W: I find walking in the mountains very enjoyable, and another good thing is the friendly neighbors. But I find the noise of cars very unpleasant.
Text 6
W: Charles, you look tired.
M: Yeah, I'm worn out. I've been surfing the Internet.
W: Were you doing your homework or playing games
M: Well, I wanted to get some information about Canada for my project, but I found a really appealing chat room with people from that country and started chatting.
W: Did you get the information you needed
M: Yes. But then we spent a lot of time chatting about other interests.
Text 7
M: Hi, Lydia! How are you doing with your new job in Britain
W: Well, I thought this job would be better than the last one, but actually, it's not that attractive and less challenging. I think I enjoy working in the sales department more.
M: Well, maybe things will improve. You've been there only for two months from Tokyo. At least this company bought you a flat and you don't have to drive
40 minutes to get to work.
W: I guess I have to agree with that, but I'm already looking forward to my vacation. My cousin is coming to London next month and we are going to visit Rome.
Text 8
W: How are you getting used to your new life here at the college, David
M: It has been difficult at times; that's for sure. But it's been pretty smooth most of the time.
W: I bet. Your English has come a long way, too.
M: Thank you. I spend a lot of time looking up words in my dictionary, though.
W: Do you notice a big difference about your social life here compared to back home
M: I eat more in restaurants here. Back home, I would always have dinner at home with my parents. On weekends, my friends go to the movies, but I stay home and study. I used to love going out to the movies in high school.
W: You must be saving lots of money, then.
M: My scholarship pays for my school fees, books, and one meal per day, so I don't pay for much. My friends in their second year all have part-time jobs, so I'm thinking of getting one next year, too.
W: Good idea. Remember, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'm just down the hall.
M: Thank you.
Text 9
M: I've got Molly in the studio today. She lives in a new housing zone named BedZED. Welcome to the program, Molly.
W: Thank you.
M: How do you like BedZED
W: It is a great zone. You know, all the energy in BedZED is produced by special boards on the roofs of the buildings. The boards can turn sunlight into electricity.
Now I can live there without feeling ashamed of polluting the environment.
M: So, even in the British climate it's possible to produce enough solar energy for residents. By the way, what kinds of people live there
W: All kinds, such as teachers, nurses and young professionals. BedZED has shared work stations where computers are shared by all the people, so energy is saved. There's also a library for us. Instead of back gardens, the gardens are on the roofs!
M: I'd love to see this place.
W: Well, you can. But don't drive your car. There's nowhere to park. I go everywhere on my bicycle or by public transport.
M: You really have a green lifestyle. Then how are you getting home today
W: I'll take the subway.
Text 10
And now we bring you a positive story from the autumn season. Senior citizens living in a retirement home found that they were unable to take their regular walks along the riverside. The reason Leaves had fallen from the trees, making it impossible for people with wheelchairs or walking sticks to get by. One of the people was Jay Garrett, who told his grandson Barry about the issue. The next day, Barry asked his school's head teacher if he could address the school. Barry asked for volunteers to clear the paths. To his amazement, almost all of the school, including teachers, offered to help. So the next Saturday, they arrived at the riverside and cleared the paths, sweeping the leaves into large bags. Rather than throwing them away, Barry and his classmates took the bags to a nearby farm, where they could be used to make healthy soil to grow crops. The senior citizens were so grateful to the school children that they threw them a party in the retirement home. Such a moving story! Hopefully they can come to clear my driveway when it snows in winter. I'm Wally West for Channel 4 News.

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